Improvement in apparatus for illuminating billiard-tables



2 Sheets-Sheet 1 H. C. HAYT. APPARATUS FOR ILLUMINATIN'GBILLIARD TABLES. No. 177,938. Patented May 30,187

N. PETERS, FHOTO-UTHOGRAFRER, WASHINGTON. D. C-

1 from the center of the table by one facing the suitable material, supported from the block L UNITED S ATES PATENT QFFICE- HUGH c. HAY o SENECA FALLS,- NEW YORK.

IMPROVEMENT IN APPARATUS FOR 'l L LU MINATING BlLLlARD-TABLES.

Specification forming part of Letters PatentNo. [77,938, dated May 30, 1876; application filed October 23, 1s75.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, HUGH O. HAYT, of Seneca Falls, in the county of Seneca and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Apparatus for Illuminating Billiard-Tables, and for other purposes, of which inventionthe following is a specification, to wit:

The object of my invention is to provide an apparatus for illuminating billiard-tables, and for other purposes, whereby a' more evenlydistributed and stronger light ma be thrown upon the surface to be illuminate more conveniently, and at less cost, than by devices now in use. v A

The primary design of this invention is to obviate the use of gas for lighting billiard-tables by improving upon the devices now employed with kerosene and other materials for reflecting and 'economizin g light.

. This invention may, however, be adapted, also, by a simple modification, to use with gas, with the same improved results.

The following is a description of my invention, reference being had to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 is a'view of my invention as seen fixture. Fig. 2 is a perspective of the same, showing the attachments and position of the mirror nearest the table. Fig. 3 represents my invention as seen by one standing opposite the end of the table, and at one side. Fig. 4. is a perspective View of a table with lamps arranged in accordance. with my invention, and Fig. 5 is a plan View of the same.

AA A A is a lamp-frame, supporting the lamp D, or any light which may be used, and is fastened into a hollow block, L, which is attached ,directly to the ceiling by screws, or to a rod, as shown, supporting the fixture. B -B B B is a plane mirror, of suitable size, framed and backed with tin or other by the curved rod F, which is at right angles to the frame A A. The rod F is bent upon itself at the point h, forming the hook f. ff is a loop fastened to the back of the mirror B B, which receives the hook f, forming an adjustable attachment.

The above-described mirror may be adjusted to its proper position and angle relative to the light 1) by bending the rod F and the hook f, and by moving the mirror upon its axis.

' the parts hereinafter described.

N Nare two small double cylinders. Through one portion of each the frame A A passes, and to it the cylinders are fastened by solder or otherwise. Through the other portion of each cylinder the ends of the rod 0 6 pass freely, and are secured by the set-screws n, thus forming an adjustable fastening.

10k are double loops, through one portion of which the rod 6 0 passes, and to which it is soldered or otherwise fastened. k are single loops fastened to the back of the mirror. M M is a wire or small rod passing through the loops k k, thereby forming a hinge. H is a small cylinder, through which the curved rod E passes; and in order that it may adapt itself to the rod when the mirror is raised or lowered it is provided with the hinge H, which hinge is fastened to the back of the mirror. K is a. set-screw, which keeps the mirror in position when adjusted at the'proper angle. The rod E is fastened into the block L in a position exactly opposite the rod F, and also at right angles to the frame A A.

Now, by the above-described devices, the mirror 0 C may be adjusted to any required angle with reference totlie light 1), maybe raised or lowered, and, when adjusted, is held securely in position. By withdrawing the rod M M this mirror may also be easily removed for cleaning or other purposes.

The ends of the frame A A and the rods E and F pass through the hollow block L, as

hereinbefore stated. The frame A A, being in one piece, is fastened on the inside of-the block by riveting or soldering, or in any se cure manner. The rods E and F are fastened maylperhapsbe varied. Zliwoof the :fiXtu-res' described 1, are suspendedat eaoh endlof ,a billiard -table, a'few inches outside of the rail, at a convenient height therefrom, and about twenty inches apart; from center to center, and at equal distances from {the cornersnof thejqai ble, as illustrated'inFigs. 4 and 5.

By this device the lights are removed from the table, ,leavin g the :een ter -;of g-the ;table freefor playing and counting, and not liable to be injured by oil from the lamps,when lamps are 1- T lamps a a so less liab e to be;

anter for the player than other devices now used o the Same purp se, as .thelights 434m, sop ced as ot:teflazzla,zlii ieyesmeans of nyinvention above-described; I sed a he n efqre-sta ita'lwrg lm t o the light which would n-atnrally pass om h ta e andn o h ntilizibit yithe mi rs iiir qt y upon the di u d fi enlyaov iit whole t ,i p t ilights al QdflfifififiifiilfliQQWfii tona minimum, i

Whi e, b imeani ia he mirrors M r 41 nr beitath fligh upo he stable zisg eetl -iintensified, afi'ording a clear, even, and brilliant light for the players, at the same time, the light not being too much confined, the room i s-also brilliantly illuminated- I claim as mj-in-vention- 1. The combination of four or more lamps o e s intsn rangedio-re abilliard tatle ta at each end, with described reflectors, adapted vto reflect the light of each lamp downward n i-tomfl lil zthefonnqs teemiin rtl reimidsl e of broken or injured when used with this 'dGYiGG-Z This arrangement of the lights is also pleas f jet, anadjustable inclined reflector, B, ar-

e, substantially as described.- I '2. In combination with the lamp D or gasvranged on one side of the demandeipe ilent ms justahle fl -Witnesses: 

